Digital Roman Forum
Maps and panoramic and detailed views of a digital model of the Roman Forum as it appeared in late antiquity (June 21, 400 A.D). Also includes modern views of the sites, "documentation for the archaeological evidence and theories utilized to create the model" (such as texts from Ovid and Plutarch), and basic information about the individual features. From the Cultural Virtual Reality Laboratory (CVRLab), University of California, Los Angeles.
URL: http://dlib.etc.ucla.edu/projects/Forum/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23800

Griffith Park
Official website for this Los Angeles park, which is "the largest municipal park with urban wilderness area in the United States." Provides a brief narrative about the park, and information about points of interest (including statues and views of the Hollywood sign) and attractions located in the park, such as Griffith Observatory and the L.A. Zoo. Also includes documents related to the Griffith Park Master Plan. From the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.
URL: http://www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithPK/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23825

Urban Simulation Team
"The Urban Simulation Team at UCLA is a research group exploring applications for real-time visual simulation in design, urban planning, emergency response, and education." The main focus of the team is to "build a real-time virtual reality model of the entire Los Angeles basin." The site features images of virtual models of areas such as Little Tokyo, Hollywood, Westwood, Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, and Pasadena. From the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
URL: http://www.ust.ucla.edu/ustweb/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23808

Regions of the World

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Background about this Georgia and Florida national wildlife refuge that was "established in 1936 to preserve the 438,000 acre Okefenokee Swamp. Presently, the refuge encompasses approximately 402,000 acres." The site features history and basic facts about the refuge, description of recreation opportunities, and overview of habitat management activities. Also includes map, photos, and related material about fires, such as the fire in spring 2007. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
URL: http://www.fws.gov/okefenokee/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23832

Futurists' Lectures
"The Futures Podcast Lecture Series features nine reputable speakers who develop ideas about -- and produce solutions for -- the future. This series provides a wealth of interesting lectures on selected topics about the near and far future, [and] enhance the knowledge and understanding of students about the people involved in the future." The site includes audio and accompanying slides. From the University of Houston, Futures Studies Program.
URL: http://www.natasha.cc/futurists.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23849